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==Book Description==
 
==Book Description==
  
They had stolen more from London’s banks and jewellers than any other gang in history, even raided a police station in broad daylight...could they be bought to justice?
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"The India-Rubber Men" is a gripping thriller of London's River Police, whose swift launches patrol the Thames and guard the ships that lie in port. Inspector John Wade is given the toughest job of his life when he is assigned the task of running to earth a gang of gunmen in rubber gas-masks, rubber gloves and crepe rubber shoes, who rob banks and jewellers, and even commit murder under the very eyes of the police, and get away with it. Have "Mum" Oaks - a spitfire of a woman who runs a lodging house on the riverside - and her henpecked husband Golly any connection with the Gang? What is the mystery surrounding "Mum's" charming helper, Lila Smith, who is apparently trying to assist Wade, although frightened of disclosing too much to him? It is impossible not to be thrilled with this powerful story of love, crime and adventure amidst the gloom of the Pool of London.
  
 
==Cover Variation (By Release Date)==
 
==Cover Variation (By Release Date)==

Latest revision as of 07:05, 11 May 2014

1956 US Edition
By Edgar Wallace
Publisher Harlequin Romance #352
Release Month 1956 (US)
Harlequin Romance Series #
Preceded by Dr. Parrish, Resident
Followed by Gun Law (Reprint)

Book Description

"The India-Rubber Men" is a gripping thriller of London's River Police, whose swift launches patrol the Thames and guard the ships that lie in port. Inspector John Wade is given the toughest job of his life when he is assigned the task of running to earth a gang of gunmen in rubber gas-masks, rubber gloves and crepe rubber shoes, who rob banks and jewellers, and even commit murder under the very eyes of the police, and get away with it. Have "Mum" Oaks - a spitfire of a woman who runs a lodging house on the riverside - and her henpecked husband Golly any connection with the Gang? What is the mystery surrounding "Mum's" charming helper, Lila Smith, who is apparently trying to assist Wade, although frightened of disclosing too much to him? It is impossible not to be thrilled with this powerful story of love, crime and adventure amidst the gloom of the Pool of London.

Cover Variation (By Release Date)

1956 <br\>US Edition